A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat. A doctor can usually tell if you have the flu based on your symptoms, especially if it’s during peak season. Bird flu, or ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

In this episode of Lexicon, Dr. Nazlie Latefi shares the fascinating science behind BioVanta, the challenges of bringing a plant-based NSAID to market, and how nature may hold the key to more ...

The common cold, flu and COVID share many symptoms, but confusing seasonal sicknesses could be dangerous.

If you find yourself feeling feverish and coming down with a cough, congestion, or a runny nose, you might reach for a quick, over-the-counter (OTC) fix. But with so many products to choose from in ...

Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

We're at the crossroads of COVID-19, the flu, the common cold, RSV and norovirus. Many of them have different symptoms, but some of those symptoms overlap. "It can be very annoying," said Newport ...

Think cold weather makes you sick? Learn what really causes winter illness—and why that drippy cold‑air nose is usually nothing to worry about.

Flu season might be winding down — but don’t stash the tissues just yet. A little-known respiratory virus with no vaccine or ...

GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, is tracking prescription fills for medications that treat seasonal viral respiratory infections. The tracker includes fills for: To this end, GoodRx Research ...